Haven Homes · The bigger picture
Two ways to create a home. Compare the costs, the process and what needs to happen on your property.
Your property. Your quote.
Get a Quote01 / Cost comparison
Compare like for like: your final quote should spell out the home, site work, approvals and connections.
Factory-built · 20ft / 37m²
Starting price
$58,000
May be included, excluded or allowed for in your quote. Confirm before committing.
Built on site · indicative range
Starting price
$120,000–$250,000+
May be included, excluded or allowed for in your quote. Confirm before committing.
Traditional build costs sourced from 2026 Australian industry pricing data. Final pricing for both options varies by site conditions, location, and inclusions — contact us for an accurate quote for your property.
Source confirmation pending: the traditional price range is an owner-supplied benchmark; a published industry reference has not yet been provided.
02 / Project timeline
A traditional build moves through on-site construction. Prefabrication allows two work streams to move forward together, once approvals and site requirements are resolved.
Confirm design, scope, approvals and site requirements.
Two work streams, running together
Your home is made, then transported to your site.
Site works and footings progress in parallel, ready for arrival.
1 day · on a prepared site with suitable access
Licensed trades connect power, water and wastewater.
Final inspections and the applicable occupation certification.
Plans, specifications and project scope.
2–6 months for a DA, or 10–20 days if eligible for Complying Development.
Prepare the site, foundations and services.
3–6 months · on-site building and fit-out
Final inspections and the applicable occupation certification.
Potential time saved
To be confirmed against real project timelines.
— weeks estimate pending
Indicative stages, not a guaranteed completion schedule. Approval pathways, terminology and timing vary by state and property. No total Haven delivery time is assumed.
03 / What makes the difference
NCC Class 1a applies to a permanent home, whether prefabricated or built on site. Site-specific approvals and certification still matter.
A fixed-price prefab scope can provide certainty once confirmed. Traditional builds can face cost changes; either option needs clearly agreed inclusions and allowances.
Preparing your site while the home is produced and shipped can shorten the overall schedule. Actual timing depends on approvals, freight and your property.
The crane installation stage takes one day on a prepared, accessible site. Connections, inspections and occupation certification follow before handover.
04 / Common questions
Final inclusions and project details are awaiting confirmation. For now, ask us about your property.
Get a quote based on your site, not an average.